Your business’s appearance matters, regardless of whether it’s a food truck, a tiny cubicle in a mall, or a full-on brick-and-mortar store. A large part of that appearance is appropriate branding and consistency. But what if your lease agreement limits the kinds of branding you can showcase in your business location? What’s a renter-friendly, non-permanent, and versatile solution (that doesn’t break the bank)? Vinyl wall murals and office wall wraps.
An office wall wrap is a quick and easy way to transform your business space. It can provide that space with consistent, renter-friendly branding you can take with you when you move locations. Wall wraps for office spaces can bring color and dynamism to a room and do so much more. Now let’s discuss why you should pick vinyl office wall wraps over fabric wall murals for your business space.
Wall Murals
Initially, wall murals were large paintings done by hand directly onto walls. Today, murals on walls are often large-scale prints installed with an adhesive.
Murals are not to be mistaken for wallpaper. Murals depict unique sceneries, whereas wallpaper shows a series of repeated patterns.
Adding a wall mural to a room can dramatically improve the aesthetic appeal of a space with a pop of color. It would help if you determined how much of your wall you want to cover with a mural. However, most people like covering only one wall and leaving the others blank.
Office wall murals are a great way to showcase consistent branding for your business. Whether it’s a slogan, logo, or core product offer, murals are an easy and affordable alternative to hiring an artist for the image. Especially if that image is in a building, you may not own.
There are two types of wall murals to choose from; vinyl wall murals and fabric wall murals.
The Differences Between Vinyl And Fabric Wall Murals
The peel-and-stick vinyl wall decal has a satin finish. It is both repositionable and easy to apply and remove. Similarly, fabric wall murals are easily removable. Still, they are made of high-grade woven fabric that creates the matte look of the removable peel & stick fabric wall decal.
Your choice of the glossy, satin finish of vinyl office wall wraps or the matte finish of fabric office wall murals will depend on the aesthetic you’re going for in your business.
Pros Of Vinyl Wall Murals
- Installing vinyl office wall wraps requires you to remove the paper that protects the adhesive backing and carefully stick your mural to the wall. It doesn’t require professional installation
- Opting for a custom vinyl wall wrap can save you hundreds of dollars compared to commissioning a painting
- If you’re looking for bright, bold images. A vinyl office wall wrap is the answer
- If appropriately removed, vinyl wall murals do little to no damage to the paintwork beneath them. (At the end of your lease, you’re likely to get your deposit back with no hassle from your landlord)
- You can remove and reposition your office wall wrap โ which means you can relocate them
- As long as they aren’t soaked in liquid cleaners, vinyl wall wraps for your office just require light dusting with a dry or damp cloth to be cleaned
Cons of Vinyl Wall Murals
- Vinyl wall murals are thin and somewhat stretchy. During installation, they’re prone to sticking together and tearing when you try to pull them apart
- They require heat to remove them properly as they’re prone to leaving adhesive residue. To avoid leaving a sticky residue, we recommend using a blow dryer or a heat gun (on a low setting) to warm up your decal before peeling it off the wall
- Vinyl tends to stretch with repeated manipulation. After a few manipulations, it loses its luster, and its edges start to curl
- They don’t withstand overexposure to moisture
Pros of Fabric Wall Murals
- Just like the vinyl wall wraps, you just need to remove the paper backing of the peel-and-stick fabric wall wraps and stick them to your wall
- Textured walls can be a challenge for most peel-and-stick decor. Still, with a bit of extra pressure, fabric wall murals stick easily to the surface and give it a smoother finish
- Fabric wall murals are made of non-stretch-woven (and sometimes nonwoven) material. As a result, they’re less likely to tear during manipulation
- They leave little to no residue and do not damage the paint or walls when you remove or reposition them
Cons of Fabric Wall Murals
- They cost more than vinyl wall murals
- The dye in fabric murals fades over time. As a result, the images appear less vivid after a while
- They don’t withstand exposure to moisture
- Aside from dusting your fabric office wall wraps with a dry cloth or a soft brush, they are challenging to clean without compromising their adhesive or colors
Reasons To Use Vinyl Wall Murals Instead of Fabric Wall Murals
For several reasons, vinyl wall murals are more commonly used than fabric wall murals. They are more durable than fabric wall murals in areas with less moisture. Although they are less expensive, vinyl wall murals are more durable to the elements than fabric murals. They can be wiped with a damp cloth and can handle a splash or two โ but they don’t last very long in places like bathrooms where there’s a lot of moisture.
Vinyl wall murals are more affordable than fabric wall murals. When we consider their initial cost, maintenance costs, and how often we need to replace vinyl murals versus fabric wall murals, vinyl is the cheaper and better option. Vinyl wall murals require less maintenance and are more durable than fabric wall murals.
Cost and durability aside, the print quality for vinyl wall murals is superior to fabric wall murals. The colors are brighter and are more likely to stand out when you use them for branding. Vinyl wall murals also have many more options for customization than fabric wall murals.
Suppose you’re ready to make a mark in your business’s niche market. In that case, Road Runner Wraps is prepared to get you started with our office wall wraps, vehicle wraps, and other services. Make your brand stand out with superior, high-quality branding.
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